06 TESTIMONIALS

With the SOPROCARE it becomes easy to show the need of a treatment to the patient in an impressive way on the one hand, and the result of the therapy on the other.

Due to the reproducibility of the results the SOPROCARE allows to draw up easily a generalized prophylaxis- and periodontology-status that can be observed for long periods and outline treatment requirements. The entire SOPROCARE package is completed by a DAYLIGHT mode, and simplifies the daily education work and allows the patient to understand the processes that lead to mouth diseases and the necessity of treatment. Again to simplify the workflow, the SOPROCARE camera device was built completely compatible to all other camera devices of Acteon Sopro. The plug of the connection cable is identical, so the devices can be changed easily, depending on the treatment that is recommended. The use of the Sopro imaging software is identical as well, as long as a SOPROLIFE camera device is already integrated in the system, it is even not necessary to install new drivers. […] The possibility to easily change the camera devices, the intuitive and handy software solution keeps it simple to integrate the SOPROCARE into everyday workflow and gives us another very attractive component for an individualized patient treatment”

D.D.S. Henrik-Christian Hollay, Munich, Germany.

Soprocare has become an integral part of my practice as an educational tool for the patients and a diagnostic tool for myself and my hygienist.

Being able to monitor progress of the periodontal status and treatment over a long period of time allows the practitioner to better educate the patient on treatment required with a visual aid. It is a tool that is simple to use and allows the practitioner a holistic approach with a simple workflow.

My practice has become more streamline with the use of the Acteon Sopro products as they are all interchangeable and we now have the tools to complete a thorough examination with visual aid for patients, that allows for better patient education.

Dr. Fadi Yassmin, Broadway Dental, Sydney, Australia.

Inflammation, plaque accumulation and gingivitis are terms we use everyday to educate and improve our patients home care. We did not have a way to show them exactly what we meant. We can now! SoproCARE is the newest addition to my practice. It puts excitement into my hygienists and assistants hands while adding increased value to every appointment.

Patients can see for themselves the pathogens that lead to bleeding gums and sensitivity as well as caries detection. All patients will benefit from the next great phase of intraoral cameras…SoproCARE.

D.D.S. Jason Dunville, PC, USA.

SoproCare has been an incredible addition to our diagnostic exams. Having the ability to detect caries, old and new plaque and gingival inflammation with one device streamlines our exams and we love it.

D.D.S. Ron Kaminer, USA.

Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in our population. We need instruments in our practice to compel patients to treat this disease. The SoproCARE Camera dramatically depicts biofilm, new and old tartar deposits, and gingival inflammation in a way never seen before! Our team loves it!

Dr. Jeffrey Rosenberg, Philadelphia, USA.

The use of an intraoral camera is invaluable for documentation, diagnosis and patient education. Although there are many in the marketplace, some excel in resolution, lighting and ability to “zoom” in on specific areas. When a patient presents with a “broken” tooth the dental professional merely has to show the image on a screen and in many instances the patient actually makes the preliminary diagnosis. Fractures, broken restorations, missing cusps etc are all obvious to the patient allowing the dentist to explain the type of restoration necessary. Less obvious might be incipient caries or gingival inflammation. Here is where the SoproCare device becomes a Swiss army knife of diagnosis/education. The optical quality and LED lighting is among the best. The macro function is quite crisp in showing even subtle enamel or restoration fractures. Even in asymptomatic teeth a patient can be alerted to existing fractures which could lead to larger problems. It is up to the practitioner’s (or often the patient’s) philosophy as to how proactive they should be with treatment.

The caries mode clearly shows red/orange areas on a black and white background allowing both the practitioner and patient to agree on treatment. There are still uncertainties when the practitioner finds a “stick” even in this day of digital radiography, some lesions are not obvious making this an invaluable tool.

Gingival inflammation and plaque are less clear with even the best resolution camera, but in the “perio mode” of the SoproCare these areas are “lit up”. The patient (and practitioner) sees dramatic highlighted areas, promoting improved home care as well as treatment.

It is important for a device like this be available in all treatment rooms. The hygienists should have one for reinforcement during the recare appointments. The dental assistant can surely take an image when a patient is seated for treatment or emergency and of course the dentist can take before, during and after pictures of treatment. One of the side uses of the caries mode is its ability to detect caries during preparation to instantly see if there is any residual caries prior to completing the restoration or taking the impression. Acteon makes this availability easy by allowing each room to have the cable and software while the SoproCare has a quick disconnect allowing the office to function with fewer units at the outset. This cable is also compatible with many of their other camera units.

The bottom line is that if a practitioner has this multi-use camera available at the practitioner’s fingertips, it will be used on almost every patient every day and the office will wonder how it ever functioned without it.

D.M.D. Paul Feuerstein, USA

I just wanted to give you feedback regarding the SOPROCARE Intra Oral Camera I used recently.

WOW WOW WOW. We truly loved it.

Both hygienists and our principal dentist use it.

It clearly shows plaque deposits so brilliantly without having to disclose the patient.

The patient clearly sees where the film of plaque was sitting. The decalcification areas are also clearly visible.

Appointment times are now shorter as we don’t need to use a disclosing solution to do a full clean.

Our patients even commented on how they thought the staff had done a great clean and clearly hadn't left some camouflaged plaque and deposits behind.

SOPROCARE is great for patient compliance and acceptance I feel.

Thank you for introducing SOPROCARE to us, it has been a great tool and I look forward to using again and again. »

Michelle Tetley, Australia

Every so often I come across a tool, a piece of technology that is a “no brainer” that every dentist should have. The Soprocare camera fits this description. I have been an advocate for Intra-Oral Cameras for years, and with the SoproCare we not only get the tremendous value of a camera, but we add the powerful benefits of cavity detection, and Perio detection. All three of these together create a tremendous value when discussing treatment with patients. Helping patients understand what they need, and why they would benefit is a key part of Hygiene’s role as a Patient Treatment Advocate.

The Soprocare can help us maximize this role, and serve our patients at a much higher level.

08 FAQ

PERIO mode and CARIO mode … differences and common points.

What fluoresces in caries?

Some inter collagen links are broken because of an acid attack which induces a fluorescence signal modification. The food detritus fluoresce also in red, so if there is a red alert in CARIO mode, make a professional cleaning to confirm the caries.

What fluoresces in old dental plaque?

When the dental plaque is calcifying, external bacteria (foods, sugar, etc.) are caught.

Why doesn't the new dental plaque fluoresce?

This is because the plaque is not calcified, and the bacteria are not caught yet.

What does the dark color mean in CARIO mode?

With SOPROCARE, the detritus and active caries appear in red and the arrested caries appear in black.

Why is there yellow color left in PERIO mode after scaling?

Indeed slight staining can remain because some detritus have penetrated into the enamel

Why do calculus fluorescence yellow or orange?

The color of the dental plaque can be different depending on dietary habits and degrees of calcification of the plaque. The more the plaque is old, the more bacterias have developed and the more it will be orange.

SOPROCARE IS BASED ON THE SOPROLIFE EXPERIENCE.

Is the same DAYLIGHT mode in SOPROLIFE and SOPROCARE?

Yes, the DAYLIGHT mode of SOPROCARE is as effective as the DAYLIGHT mode of SOPROLIFE.

Is the compatibility of SOPROCARE different than SOPROLIFE?

No, you can connect SOPROCARE hand piece on the current installation of Sopro 617, Sopro 717 First or SOPROLIFE without any parameter settings. SOPROCARE is compatible with all SOPRO docking stations, all camera cables or with SOPRO Imaging in the same way. SOPROCARE need exactly the same recommended configuration as SOPROLIFE!

Adaptation to your dental chair, exchange of your SOPRO camera by SOPROCARE, selection of a monitor… To know how to install our fluorescence dental imaging device

Can SOPROCARE be installed on my dental chair?

Yes, we supply specific connection docks to integrate SOPROCARE in most dental units.

Is it possible to use SOPROCARE in several examination rooms?

If you work in several examination rooms, each of them can be equipped with a docking station linked to the computer or to the video screen available in this room so that you can carry and use SOPROCARE in each of the examination rooms.

Is it possible to use SOPROCARE on a simple video monitor or TV?

Yes, SOPROCARE can be delivered with a connection dock with Video and S-Video outputs.

Can I exchange my former SOPRO camera with SOPROCARE in a simple click?

If you already have a Sopro 595, a Sopro 617 or a Sopro 717, you can connect SOPROCARE hand piece on your present installation without any parameter settings.

SOPROCARE requires no special preparation for your patient and is not contraindicated

Do we need to apply a special product on the teeth prior to using SOPROCARE?

No.

Do we need to perform a prophylactic cleaning before using the SOPROCARE CARIO mode?

No, it is useless to clean prior the first diagnostic in mode CARIO of SOPROCARE. Cleaning with sodium bicarbonate of the suspicious fissure(s) is recommended in order to confirm the carious signal.

Is the blue light from SOPROCARE dangerous for the patient or the dentist?

No, SOPROCARE emits no ultra-violet wave.

Is SOPROCARE advised for children and pregnant women?

Yes, of course. SOPROCARE is free from any ionizing rays and is the perfect caries diagnosis aid tool for children and pregnant women.

The dental fluorescence imaging device SOPROCARE is a real plug and play. Its tips only must be sterilized by autoclave.

Must SOPROCARE be calibrated before use?

No.

Can we sterilize SOPROCARE at the autoclave?

No. SOPROCARE must be used with intra-oral barriers supplied with the product. You can contact your dealer to purchase other dental barriers.

Can we sterilize the black tips at the autoclave?

Yes, they can be sterilized at 134°C - 2 bars - 18 minutes. We nevertheless advise you to change these tips after about fifty cycles of sterilization.

Use of the tips supplied, use of the buttons and other devices… To know how to manipulate your dental imaging device by fluorescence.

What is the use of the black tips supplied with SOPROCARE?

The protective tip allows to isolate SOPROCARE from any external light during its use in Fluorescence mode. It is also advised to move the light of the scialytic so that it is not directed at the patient’s mouth.

How to freeze a frame?

SOPROCARE is equipped with a SoproTouch (Sopro trademark). You just have to brush the SoproTouch once the selected image appears on screen. The image is automatically freezed on screen and saved in your software if it is configured accordingly. If you prefer using a remote control pedal rather than the SoproTouch to freeze the image, you just have to plug the pedal (supplied as option) on the docking station (if this one is equipped with a pedal input). In this configuration, the SoproTouch is inhibited.

Compatibility of your SOPROCARE, supplied softwares... To know all of the software part of your dental imaging device by fluorescence.

Is it possible to use SOPROCARE with a computer?

Yes, because SOPROCARE can be delivered with a docking station with a USB 2.0 output.

Is it possible to use SOPROCARE with my current imaging software?

Is SOPROCARE supplied with an imaging software?

Yes. If you do not have any imaging software or want to use the Sopro Imaging software for its friendly-use, it is supplied with SOPROCARE.

Why is the Sopro Imaging software equipped with a module specific for SOPROCARE?

Sopro Imaging proposes, further to its standard image acquisition mode, a mode of acquisition and of consultation offering a complete dental status of the patient. This status gives also access to a very useful comparison mode during the follow-up of the patient in time as well as a direct access to the consultation of the Clinical booklet.

Is SOPROCARE compatible with Windows 7, 8 and 10?

Our camera drivers will load and correctly function under Windows 7, 8 and 10 in both the 32 and 64 bit environments. Please be sure to direct the Microsoft Hardware Wizard to use the drivers on the CD or to use those downloaded from our website. You may receive a warning that the driver set is unsigned but this can be safely ignored.

All about the cleaning and maintenance of your SOPROCARE.

How to clean SOPROCARE?

SOPROCARE can be cleaned with a disinfecting wipe (Type Septol from Pierre Rolland).

Which cleaning products are prohibited on SOPROCARE?

Warranty period

What is the warranty period of SOPROCARE ?

The standard warranty period is 24 months.

09 LEGAL NOTICE

This medical device is classified IIb according to the current applicable European Directive. It is CE marked. Notified Body : CE 0459 LNE-GMED. This medical devices dedicated to dental cares is restricted to health staff ; it is not reimbursed by health insurance organizations. This device was developed and manufactured according to the EN ISO 13485 quality control certification system. Read carefully the user manual. Manufacturer : SOPRO (France).

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